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EU Food Allergen Labeling

In the United States, we are quite familiar with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its involvement in food and drug production. FDA is responsible for “protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that […]


The A-Z glossary of medical labeling

In the medical field, names and terms can be a bit overwhelming, from elaborate pharmaceutical names to medical diagnoses.  Medical labeling is almost as complicated, so Loftware has put together an A-to-Z glossary for medical labeling. “The world of regulated label management has its share of highly specialized and technical language.” This article provides links […]


Pediatric Labeling Changes

“A pediatric labeling change refers to any update to a product’s labeling to add information about safety, effectiveness, or dosing for children.” As you can imagine, the number of labeling changes to pediatric medications has increased over the years due to more research, new findings, and better information. There are a number of legislative initiatives, […]


NFC tag provides solution for medical supplier

When working within a medical laboratory or pharmaceutical arena, extra care must be taken to ensure safety, clarity, and accuracy. This doesn’t change when it comes to the labeling process.  Our partners at BarTender were able to find a solution for a medical supplier using NFC tags to uniquely identify containers “while maintaining information clarity […]


What’s the skinny, on skinny labels?

We recently wrote about the Hatch-Waxman Act and the negotiation that occurred to allow for longer patents for new drugs on the market.  Now we dive into skinny labels, what they are, and how they may prevent brand-name drug manufacturers from delaying the competition. In this blog, we will share the skinny, on skinny labels. […]


The Hatch-Waxman Act and pharmaceutical costs

How is it that we have a “prescription drug price crisis when 90% of prescriptions are filled with generic drugs that cost, on average, $1 a day? The answer: The remaining 10% of prescriptions have an average cost of $20 a day and account for 80% of all prescription drug spending.” The intent of the […]


Supplier labeling and the Cloud

Many organizations require third-party vendors like suppliers, contract manufacturers, and third-party logistics providers to deliver their product labeling. Compliance labeling requires clear and consistent processes and organizations spend time and money to ensure their labels are accurate.  Many organizations are finding that having Supplier labeling in the Cloud is the best way to ensure compliance. […]


Pragmatyxs’ consultants and analysts

Pragmatyxs’ consultants and analysts have been part of our organization for many years, enabling us to provide a thorough and high-quality customer experience for all customer engagements. Our consultants and analysts are experienced IT professionals allowing them to offer both technical and business perspectives for their projects. The benefit of seeking the help of our […]


Labeling automation reduces templates by 40%

A global leader in medical devices found that automating their labeling process could reduce the number of label templates by 40%.  This is an astounding number considering the medical industry is one of the most heavily regulated environments. The ability to move from manual processes and inputs to a fully automated solution can only result […]


Spectrum for the medical device industry

“Loftware Spectrum® for Medical Device redefines how enterprises create, manage and print labels, enabling medical device enterprises to meet rigorous regulatory requirements.” Whether your company invests in a cloud or on-premise version, Spectrum for Medical Device provides “accuracy, consistency, and compliance.” When deciding whether Spectrum is the right solution for your medical device needs, here are […]